My Apple Watch thinks I fell when I clap my hands

Every time I clap my hands while wearing my watch it asks me if I fell and tried to make an emergency call

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 10

Posted on Oct 18, 2025 10:22 AM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2025 8:53 AM

Does the watch band sit tight on your wrist?


Did you try to force restart by pressing and holding the Digital Crown and the Side button together for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again?


Did you consider to set the Fall Detection to "Only on during Workouts"?

Use Fall Detection with Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Oct 19, 2025 8:53 AM in response to Minca1

Does the watch band sit tight on your wrist?


Did you try to force restart by pressing and holding the Digital Crown and the Side button together for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again?


Did you consider to set the Fall Detection to "Only on during Workouts"?

Use Fall Detection with Apple Watch - Apple Support


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